[ "awkward" isn't really what they're aiming for here, but it definitely could be a lot worse. ]

Next is trying it on your own.

[ they've gotten far enough now that the water reaches up to lance's ribs. carefully, he moves over to where linneus floats, holding up his hand for the other to see, then slowly slipping that back down under water. the flat of his hand finds linneus' stomach then, holding him steady. ]

I want you to try and separate yourself from the board, okay? I've got a hold of you here, so don't worry about anything. Just concentrate on how your body feels with the water. Try and float on your own.